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God calls MacPherson Presbyterian Church to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, to make disciples, and to be His witness. Where do you fit in His witness and work? Check these descriptions of the various missions work at MacPherson to see where Jesus might be calling you to be His hands and feet in the world!

Working in coordination with the Mary McArthur Elementary school, the Presbyterian Women have provided outreach support to at-risk children through their Backpack Buddies program of sharing school supplies, snacks, and a caring heart to children of families in need. This effort honors a former congregation member and educator whose heart for children knew no bounds.

The Episcopal Farmworker Ministry began in the mid-1990s and supports the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families. The ministry provides outreach to 47 migrant labor camps with approximately 3,500 farmworkers each growing season by providing work clothing such as long-sleeved shirts and pants and other items including blankets, linens, pillows, pillowcases, and towels. This ministry also provides counseling, spiritual support and English as a Second Language (ESL) training. Each farmworker receives a shower kit with toiletries and other personal hygiene items and children receive Christmas presents, Easter baskets, and backpacks with school supplies. MacPherson has supported this ministry with donations and financial gifts for nearly 20 years.

MacPherson Church supports Habitat for Humanity with hands to help at building sites, by providing food for Habitat work events, and participation in the community faith council. MacPherson also strongly supports Habitat’s efforts with prayer. Every Monday morning at 7:00 am, MacPherson hosts a prayer gathering in the Fellowship Hall for Habitat staff, congregation members, local pastors, and representatives of other local ministries to pray for their combined efforts in the community. All are welcome to this prayer gathering, including members of MacPherson’s sister churches—Mt. Gilead Baptist and Camp Ground United Methodist. Click here for a copy of the Scripture Verse Bookmark that is published each month to assist in daily prayer for ministry in the community. [[Wick: We will need to add a click spot for that prayer guide.]]

Each month, MacPherson sends a team to the Operation Inasmuch breakfast kitchen to help with serving breakfast to homeless members of our community and participation in community support efforts (Operation Blitz, Feed the Hungry, and the Soup Bowl). Click here for more information about taking part in this ministry. (You need not commit to serving every month; occasional help is also welcomed!) [[Wick: Another click spot for more information.]]

Partnership with this outreach effort began in 2009 with a very modest effort to provide Military Spouse Care Packages to the Fort Bragg Community. Through the years Job Skills Training, Job Fairs, Money Management Workshops and recognition for the Littlest Heroes have been added to recognize and support the spouses of our military members serving this nation.